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Utah Hockey Club (9-10-4, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (15-6-3, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -192, Utah Hockey Club +159; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Utah Hockey Club after Ivan Barbashev scored two goals in the Golden Knights' 4-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets. Vegas is 15-6-3 overall and 9-2-0 at home. The Golden Knights are 15-2-2 in games they score three or more goals. Utah has a 9-10-4 record overall and a 5-6-2 record in road games. The Utah Hockey Club have an 8-0-4 record when scoring at least three goals. Saturday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Golden Knights won 4-2 in the previous meeting. Barbashev led the Golden Knights with two goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Brett Howden has scored 10 goals with one assist for the Golden Knights. Barbashev has five goals and six assists over the last 10 games. Dylan Guenther has 10 goals and 10 assists for the Utah Hockey Club. Jack McBain has scored six goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Knights: 6-3-1, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. Utah Hockey Club: 4-5-1, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.6 assists, 5.1 penalties and 14.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. INJURIES: Golden Knights: None listed. Utah Hockey Club: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated PressRomania's far-right candidate Calin Georgescu on Saturday urged voters to go to polling stations despite the country's top court having scrapped the presidential elections over alleged irregularities amid claims of Russian interference. The court's shock ruling, coming just before the presidential run-off which had been due Sunday, opens the way for a new electoral process starting from scratch in the EU and NATO member state bordering war-torn Ukraine. The annulment follows a spate of intelligence documents declassified by the presidency this week detailing allegations against Georgescu and Russia, including claims of "massive" social media promotion and cyberattacks. Georgescu -- who unexpectedly topped last month's first round of voting -- called for voters on Sunday "to wait to be welcomed, to wait for democracy to win through their power", said a statement from his team. "Mr. Calin Georgescu believes that voting is an earned right," said the statement. "That is why he believes that Romanians have the right to be in front of the polling stations tomorrow." Georgescu himself would go to a polling station near Bucharest at 0600 GMT, said his team. Earlier Saturday, police raided three houses in Brasov city in central Romania as part of the investigation "in connection with crimes of voter corruption, money laundering, computer forgery". Among the houses searched was that of businessman Bogdan Peschir, a TikTok user who according to the declassified documents allegedly paid $381,000 to those involved in the promotion of Georgescu, Romanian media reported. Peschir has compared his support for Georgescu to the world's richest man Elon Musk's backing of US president-elect Donald Trump. Little-known outsider Georgescu, a 62-year-old former senior civil servant, was favourite to win the second round on Sunday against centrist pro-EU mayor Elena Lasconi, 52, according to several polls. But the constitutional court on Friday unanimously decided to annul the entire electoral process as it was "marred... by multiple irregularities and violations of electoral legislation". President Klaus Iohannis said on Saturday that he had discussed with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, and they agreed on the "need to strengthen the security of social media". The European Commission announced earlier this week that it had stepped up monitoring TikTok after Romania's authorities alleged "preferential treatment" of Georgescu on the platform -- a claim the company has denied. Following the court's decision, the United States said it had faith in Romania's institutions and called for a "peaceful democratic process". Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., on X branded the vote's cancellation an "attempt at rigging the outcome" and "denying the will of the people". Georgescu called it "a formalised coup d'etat" and said democracy was "under attack". His team on Saturday declined to comment on the raids, saying they "will not comment or provide answers until we have exact data". Georgescu and another far-right party, the AUR, have said they plan to appeal the decision to stop the voting to the High Court of Cassation and Justice. A past admirer of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Georgescu, an EU and NATO sceptic, in recent days had reframed himself as "ultra pro-Trump," vowing to put Romania "on the world map" and cut aid for neighbouring Ukraine. In an interview with US broadcaster Sky News on Saturday, Georgescu said there were no links between him and Russia. Political scientist Costin Ciobanu told AFP that the annulment has "further polarised Romanian society". With trust in institutions and the ruling class already low, the vote's cancellation poses a "major danger that Romanians will think that it doesn't matter how they vote", Ciobanu added. Elsewhere in the EU, Austria annulled presidential elections in 2016 because of procedural irregularities. In Romania, a new government is expected to set another date for the presidential vote. In last weekend's legislative elections, the ruling Social Democrats came top. But far-right parties made big gains, securing an unprecedented third of the ballots on mounting anger over soaring inflation and fears over Russia's war in Ukraine. In a joint appeal on Wednesday, the Social Democrats and three other pro-EU parties -- together making up an absolute majority in parliament -- signed an agreement to form a coalition, promising "stability". bur-jza/jj
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The Federal Government says the COVID variant — XEC, has not been detected in Nigeria. The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare said this in a statement issued by Mr Alaba Balogun, the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, in Abuja on Saturday. According to him, it has become imperative to correct the misinformation and fear of the public concerning the resurgence of COVID-19 in Nigeria. He added that the contents of a letter with Ref.No.DHS/INSPDIV/017/VOL.1/46 dated Dec. 5, implying that the variant was in the country and has been circulating on social media, should be ignored. He stated that “you may recall that a newly detected COVID variant, XEC, was reported in Australia and has spread to 29 countries globally, showing more virulence over other circulating strains with concern over its possible impact on service delivery in our federal tertiary hospitals. “However, the good news is that there is no evidence of COVID variant XEC in Nigeria. “In light of the above, the public is advised not to panic but to continue with the universal precautions of observing personal hygiene, including regular washing of hands.” Alaba noted that the ministry, through her agencies, stepped up surveillance, including at all entry points to Nigeria. He added that the federal government proactively upgraded its federal tertiary hospitals by establishing molecular laboratories, isolation centres, and intensive care units (ICUs) equipped with ventilators. The XEC variant is a sub-variant of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron strain, first reported in May. The virus had been detected in 43 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America. However, in Africa, Botswana reported one XEC case from a hospitalised European traveller.
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Food crops like millet, sorghum, certain types of pumpkin as well as vegetables like Isogi (cleome gynandra) and particular indigenous tubers are getting harder to find in the country, and some experts say the situation may worsen. ALSO READ: FAO promoting traditional Rwandan cuisine with new recipe book Globally, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that 75 percent of the genetic diversity of agricultural crops has been lost since the beginning of the 20th century. The main cause of this, the FAO says, is loss is the replacement of traditional varieties with commercial and high-yielding varieties. In an interview with The New Times, agricultural scientist Pacifique Nshimiyimana, who heads the Alliance for Science Rwanda, pointed at the importance of protecting traditional crops, saying it goes beyond food production and touches the maintenance of biodiversity and the balance of ecosystems. “No living organism should be lost as each plays a role in the ecosystem,” he explained. For him, besides providing food, such plants serve as a habitat for insects which in turn support the wider environment. He argued that through agricultural technologies, Rwanda could revive traditional food crops under threat, as he cited the example of the American chestnut tree which was nearly extinct, but was restored through biotechnology usage. ALSO READ: Disappearing traditional crops pose threat to food security, experts warn What farmers, traditionalists say Bernard Bizimana, a 60-year-old farmer from Rulindo District, in an interview with The New Times, shed light on the challenges that characterise the farming of traditional crops today as compared to the past years. “When I was in my 20s, it was much easier to grow these traditional crops,” he said. “I grew up watching my parents plant traditional crops like sorghum and millet. They used to make bread from these grains, and it provided them with the energy to live long, healthy lives. Many of them would even reach 100 years,” he added. However, he pointed out that seeds for such traditional crops have become increasingly scarce, as the government has introduced specific regulations on which crops should be planted in designated areas, and unfortunately, traditional varieties are often excluded.” ALSO READ: New book showcases Rwanda’s gastronomy, culinary treasure “If these traditional crops were more recognised and supported, it would not only benefit us economically but also help preserve an important part of our culture,” he noted. Modeste Nzayisenga Rutangarwamaboko, a traditionalist and cultural researcher, expressed concerns about the decline of traditional crops, noting that it has also led to the loss of some traditional practices related to food, drink, and livestock. For example, he said sorghum which was once considered the ‘king's food’ is becoming more scarce, with much of it now imported from neighbouring countries. 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In addition, the country is also participating in the Nagoya Protocol which ensures fair sharing of benefits derived from genetic resources. 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Give Lou Carnesecca an assist. Sophomore guard Simeon Wilcher, the highest-rated recruit to pick St. John’s since Rysheed Jordan in 2013, said a meeting with the legendary late coach helped convince him to be a Johnnie. Last spring, when Wilcher was visiting St. John’s, he met Carnesecca. The Hall of Fame coach sat down with Wilcher and his family and spoke about his St. John’s experience. “That had a crazy impact,” Wilcher said after St. John’s topped Kansas State, 88-71 , in its first game since Carnesecca’s passing last Saturday. Wilcher, a Plainfield, N.J. native who starred at local powerhouse Roselle Catholic, was adamant that Carnesecca played a role in his decision. “Just to try to be a part of something,” said Wilcher, who had 11 points and four rebounds in the win. “His legacy is going to live forever here, and to just be a part of that is something I wanted to do.” Wilcher’s father, Sergio, grew up a St. John’s fan, attending games when Carnesecca was still the coach. His favorite player as a kid was Walter Berry and one of Wilcher’s older brothers is named after the late Malik Sealy. It was a thrill for the entire family to meet Carnesecca. “He didn’t lose anything one bit. He was still the slickest guy I ever met,” Wilcher said. “He was talking to me about games in the ’50s and ’60s, when he started coaching, and he was telling me about players he recruited. It was crazy to have that moment with him and be there with him. “It was an honor to be able to meet him before he passed away.” Deivon Smith returned after he was suspended for the win over Harvard a week ago. The senior guard made a difference, notching five points, nine rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes off the bench. Smith was benched in the second half of a loss to Georgia in The Bahamas and reacted poorly. Coach Rick Pitino has said he wanted the team to decide when Smith would return to the court. “I told him, ‘Look, I’ve got the shortest memory in the world. Everybody makes mistakes,’” Pitino said. “‘It’s what you do after you make mistakes that counts.’ I said, ‘You’re a big part of this team, you’re going to help us win.’ You learn valuable lessons from making mistakes. I wanted the team to decide, not me, and I wanted them to talk to him because it’s their locker room.”NoneNone